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evolution
The biological development of living beings from simple to more complex forms over the course of Earth's history, especially through natural selection.
Die Evolutionstheorie von Charles Darwin hat unser Verständnis vom Leben revolutioniert.
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution revolutionized our understanding of life.
evolution
A gradual, progressive development or change in any field over a longer period of time.
Die Evolution der Computertechnologie ist atemberaubend schnell.
The evolution of computer technology is breathtakingly fast.
Nouns that end in '-tion' are always feminine in German. So it is always 'die Evolution' (the evolution).
Die Globalisierung ist eine komplexe Evolution wirtschaftlicher Beziehungen.
Globalization is a complex evolution of economic relationships.
The biological meaning is usually used in a scientific context. Signal words include 'Arten' (species), 'Mensch' (human), 'Selektion' (selection), or 'Darwin'.
Die Evolution des Menschen ist ein zentrales Thema in der Anthropologie.
The evolution of humans is a central topic in anthropology.
In the general meaning, 'Evolution' (evolution) is often combined with a genitive that indicates the field of development. The pattern is: die Evolution + genitive.
Wir beobachten die Evolution der Kommunikation durch soziale Medien.
We are observing the evolution of communication through social media.
development
Entwicklung is the general term for a change that takes place over a longer period. Evolution places more emphasis on change occurring gradually and in many successive steps. For long-term technological or social change, both are often possible, but Evolution emphasizes the step-by-step process.
Die Evolution der Mobiltelefone verlief schrittweise vom einfachen Telefon zum vielseitigen Gerät.
The evolution of mobile phones proceeded gradually from the simple telephone to the versatile device.
Die Entwicklung der Mobiltelefone wurde über Jahrzehnte von vielen technischen Neuerungen geprägt.
The development of mobile phones was shaped by many technological innovations over several decades.
